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Bmw M440i

7 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V584000·2023-08-16

    BMW vehicles with defective seat belt warning software recalled

    BMW is recalling 2019-2022 330i, M340i, and other models due to receiver audio module software that may fail to generate proper seat belt warnings, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V118000·2023-02-23

    2022-2023 BMW M3 Door Locking Software Defect Recall

    BMW is recalling certain 2022-2023 models due to a door locking software defect. Faulty ECU programming may prevent doors from locking while driving, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW I4, M440I, M340I, 430I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V267000·2022-04-20

    Certain BMW Vehicles: Sunroof May Close Without Key Fob Present

    BMW is recalling 2019-2023 X5, X6, X7, and 4 Series vehicles because the sunroof may close without the key fob inside, creating injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the control unit free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X7, X5, X6, M440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V554000·2021-07-21

    2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 X2 vehicles because the passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early, failing to comply with federal safety standards. The defective retractor could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW, TOYOTA COOPER SE, X1, 530I, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V176000·2021-03-15

    2021 BMW 430i and M440i side-thorax airbags may fail to deploy

    2021 BMW 430i and M440i models have defective side-thorax airbags that may not deploy during side-impact crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact their dealer for a free software update.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M440I, 430I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V761000·2020-12-09

    2021 BMW vehicles recalled for defective 48-Volt battery connections

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 model vehicles due to improper assembly of the 48-Volt battery and starter-generator connection, which can increase electrical resistance and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the connection if necessary.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, 530I, X6, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Technical service bulletins

118 manufacturer service bulletins across 4 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2023: 4.9/5
  • 2022: 4.7/5
  • 2021: 4.1/5 · 4 complaints

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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